Operational Efficiency
What is the minimum acceptable level of oxygen required in a confined space?
a) 17.5%
b) 18.5%
C) 19.5%
d) 20.5%
C) 19.5%
The following is an example of fixed and variable costs in the of cement manufacturing.
a. Maintenance and labor costs
b. Raw material and energy costs
c. Rent and insurance costs
d. All of the above
All of the above
How does promoting a safety culture benefit the workforce?
a. Increases accidents and injuries
b. Boosts morale and reduces accidents
c. Decreases communication
d. Ignores safety protocols
Boosts morale and reduces accidents
Which of these are biodegradable waste
a) Plastic, sweet wrapper, nylon
b) Bottles, banana peel, wool
c) Food remnant, wood, paper
d) plastic, bottles, food remnant
c) Food remnant, wood, paper
Which of these is a People sub-index on the IPB
a) Bonus plus implementation
b) Engagement Survey
c) Performance rating
d) Business Partnering
b) Engagement Survey
The following are some of the ways to reduce Specific Electrical Energy Consumption except
a. Increased Output
b. Reduced Idle time
c. Reduced Cement volume
d. None of the above
c. Reduced Cement volume
What are the main components of operational costs in a cement industry?
a. Only labor costs
b. Fixed and variable costs
c. Only raw material costs
d. Marketing costs
Fixed and variable costs
What is the regulatory limit of dust emissions for new kilns in Nigeria?
a) 50mg/Nm3
b) 75mg/Nm3
c) 100mg/Nm3
d) 150mg/Nm3
a) 50mg/Nm3
One of these is a concept of circular economy in the context of a cement industry.
a. Discarding waste without recycling
b. Minimizing waste and reusing materials
c. Using only non-renewable resources
d. Ignoring environmental impact
Minimizing waste and reusing materials
Why is continuous training essential for employees in a cement manufacturing industry?
a. To hinder career growth
b. To decrease productivity
c. To keep employees stagnant
d. To enhance skills and adapt to industry changes
To enhance skills and adapt to industry changes
What are the Categories of IPB
Three key categories
Cost
Efficiency
Sustainability
Cost category on IPB has 3 indexes. They are:
a. Variable Production Cost, Fixed Production Cost, Maintenance Cost
b. Maintenance Cost, Fixed Production Cost, Industrial fixed Cost
c. Variable Production Cost, Fixed Production Cost, Maintenance
d. Quarry Cost, Maintenance Cost, Industrial Fixed Cost
c. Variable Production Cost, Fixed Production Cost, Maintenance
One initiative to drive sustainability in terms of nature and climate in a cement plant is
a. Planting tress and rehabilitating used resources
b. Disregarding environmental regulations
c. Reducing energy efficiency measures
d. Using only non-renewable energy sources
a. Planting tress and rehabilitating used resources
How can alternative fuels contribute to sustainable cement manufacturing?
a. They have no impact on sustainability
b. Reducing carbon emissions
c. Increasing dependence on fossil fuels
d. Ignoring environmental concerns
Reducing carbon emissions
Suggest ways to achieve a healthy work-life balance for industrial employees
This is your Bonus++
In Lafargeholcim, Idle time is an important parameter to consider in calculating the NAI, What is the meaning of Idle time?
a) Number of hours equipment run without production
b) Number of hours equipment was down for repair
C) Number of hours equipment was down for schedule maintenance
d) Number of hours equipment was down without any repair and is ready to start back anytime its needed
d) Number of hours equipment was down without any repair and is ready to start back anytime its needed
Ewekoro Plant contributed 53% of the total EBIT in the country in 2024. True or False
True
How does process optimization contribute to overall efficiency of the plant?
a. It has no impact on efficiency
b. Reducing production output
c. Minimizing waste and maximizing output
d. Ignoring production processes
Minimizing waste and maximizing output
Best plant in IPB ranking in 2024
Ouja Plant, Morocco
The following are programs currently being held in Lafarge Africa Training Center Except
a. Graduate Trainee Program
b. Cement Professional Technical Program (CPTP)
c. Technical Skills Development Program (TSDP)
d. Technicians In-Plant Upskilling Program (TIP-UP)
b. Cement Professional Technical Program (CPTP)
What is Ewekoro Plant stretched target for Cement Production in 2025
a. 2500 KT
b. 2384 KT
c. 2843 KT
d. 2884 KT
c. 2843 KT
One of the strategies to optimize maintenance cost includes
a. Increasing maintenance frequency
b. Reducing preventive maintenance
c. Implementing predictive maintenance
d. Ignoring maintenance altogether
Implementing predictive maintenance
One Strategy to optimize energy costs and improve efficiency.
a. Using only fossil fuels
b. Implementing renewable energy sources
c. Ignoring energy consumption
d. Relying solely on the national grid
Implementing renewable energy sources
What was Ewekoro Score on IPB in 2024
60.8
The following are the group certification Programs except
a. Planner Certification Program
b. CRO certification Program
c. Maintenance Engineers Development Program
d. QCSO Certification Program
c. Maintenance Engineers Development Program